Those interested to have higher studies after B.Sc (Biotechnology) can look for higher education courses like M.Sc in Industrial Biotechnology, M.Sc in Medical Biotechnology or M.Sc in Food Biotechnology. International Universities offer courses like M.Sc in Pharmacology and Biotechnology, M.Sc in Forest Biotechnology and M.Sc in Crop Biotechnology. PG holders in Biotechnology can apply ford jobs in firms such as Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Medivation, Institute of Microbial Technology and Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute, Pondicherry University and CCS Haryana Agricultural University.

Higher Study Options after B.Sc (Biotechnology) in India

• Master of Science in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Food Biotechnology
• Master of Science in General Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Industrial Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Integrated Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Higher Study Options after B.Sc (Biotechnology) (Abroad)

• Master of Science in Molecular Biology with Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology and Bioengineering
• Master of Science in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management
• Master of Science in Pharmacology and Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Crop Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Biotechnology with Business
• Master of Science in Biotechnology and Enterprise
• Master of Science by Research (Biotechnology)
• Master of Science Degree in Biological and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Food Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Forest Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Master of Science in Plant Biotechnology
• Master of Applied Science (Applied Biology and Biotechnology)

Opportunities after pursuing Master’s in (Biotechnology)

Candidates having completed master’s degree in Biotechnology can apply for job positions like Research Fellow, Scientist, Project Manager and Asst Professor/Lecturer. National Institute of Technology Durgapur, National Research Centre on Plant Biotechnology, Pondicherry University, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, North Eastern Hill University, etc are some of the firms that recently invited applications for the position of ‘Reserch Fellow’. Such candidates are offered with monthly salary within the range of Rs. 12,000/- to 16,000/-. Those with first class degree (in PG) in Biotechnology can apply for ‘Project Fellow’ jobs in firms like Institute of Microbial Technology and Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute. This job profile offer salary package of up to Rs. 25,000/- per month. NET qualified candidates can join as Asst Professor in government colleges and will have UGC scale salary, which amounts to around Rs. 40,000/- per month. Reputed international companies like BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Medivation also offer adequate career openings.